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We can safely say that the "80 pages 107 and 150 pages 108" rumor is bullshit now. It was weird to begin with, because I don't see why Gangan would even state how long the next chapter is. Since they didn't, and ch107 is not 80 pages, the entire thing is pretty much bullocks.

Ch108 will probably be longer than usual, like the last 3 chapters have been, but it could be anything from 70 pages, to 100 pages. I fully expect the final volume to have extra material (which will likely not make it into the TV series, but might be added in the final volume of the DVD/BD release) just to push the sales of the final volume through the roof.

Yes, the final chapter will probably be a bit longer than usual, but 150 pages is just way too much. Think of the poor Arakawa-sensei. It's probably already very tough for her to get those 60+ pages chapters done in a month.

Well, there was 68 pages or whatever of content (69, I guess, after title page since that counts for volumes), so it could still be 80 if there were 11 pages of exposition or interviews or whatever. And 150 wouldn't be that unlikely if you include pages like those in the count. Being the final chapter and all, I'd expect interviews, recaps, character sketches, etc.

Well, there was 68 pages or whatever of content (69, I guess, after title page since that counts for volumes), so it could still be 80 if there were 11 pages of exposition or interviews or whatever. And 150 wouldn't be that unlikely if you include pages like those in the count. Being the final chapter and all, I'd expect interviews, recaps, character sketches, etc.

Erm, there are no interviews, no exposition, etc. Gangan is out, people have it now, we know exactly what is in the magazine. It was just fake info. I don't see why you're so eager to believe a rumor that has turned out to be false, rather than just accepting that people say things on the internet all the time which are not true.

There is NO mention anywhere in the magazine that there are 80 pages of FMA or 150 pages of FMA next month. It was simply made up.

Erm, there are no interviews, no exposition, etc. Gangan is out, people have it now, we know exactly what is in the magazine. It was just fake info. I don't see why you're so eager to believe a rumor that has turned out to be false, rather than just accepting that people say things on the internet all the time which are not true.

There is NO mention anywhere in the magazine that there are 80 pages of FMA or 150 pages of FMA next month. It was simply made up.

So let me get this straight. It's wrong to think there might be basis to a rumor, which wasn't that far off in terms of chapter 107's page count, because the rumor came from what people said on the internet. However, it's correct to assume that there's no extra material (not part of the chapter itself), because people said so on the internet?

Since when did anyone scan every last page of a magazine in, anyway? Last I checked, it's usually just the chapter itself that gets scanned. You seem awful "eager" to jump on people for no real reason.

So let me get this straight. It's wrong to think there might be basis to a rumor, which wasn't that far off in terms of chapter 107's page count, because the rumor came from what people said on the internet. However, it's correct to assume that there's no extra material (not part of the chapter itself), because people said so on the internet?

Since when did anyone scan every last page of a magazine in, anyway? Last I checked, it's usually just the chapter itself that gets scanned. You seem awful "eager" to jump on people for no real reason.

No, I'm saying the rumor came from completely unsubstantiated sources (read: random post on 2ch translated onto a livejournal post), while people who actually do scanning of the mags, have the mag in hand, and can answer questions regarding it now have the magazine and there are no extra features. It doesn't matter if they don't scan every single last page of the magazine in. They are not anonymous sources with no basis in facts. They have the magazine. I'm not assuming anything.

Where would you suppose the 150 page count for the next chapter came from then, assuming you want to believe it is true? Maybe there's a 10 page interview with Arakawa and in it she mentions that the final chapter is 150 pages? A 10 page interview which no FMA fan has decided to mention, scan or translate? Think about it rationally for a moment.

Are you saying that if I started a rumor that chapter 107 was 75 pages long, and that the final chapter would be 160 pages long, that because I almost got the page count right, you would believe that the other part of my rumor is also true? This is how rumors get spread very quickly and get taken as fact because people like to believe stuff even when there is no proof. When the final chapter finally comes out, and it's like, 80 pages, we'll have people going "Damn what is this? I thought it was supposed to be 150 pages?!". It's just terrible.

I'm basing it (not the specific count, but the fact it's going to be huge comparatively) on something you yourself used for logic:

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Originally Posted by duckroll

Realistically, if 107 is 70 pages or so, then 108 should be 100-120 pages at most. A volume of FMA is typically about 180 pages, so 104-106 would make Vol26, and 107-108 should make Vol27. While it's nice to imagine a final volume being over 200 pages, I doubt it will happen.

And considering it's the final chapter, it wouldn't be unheard of for there to be a lot of bonus crap to fluff out pages that likely wouldn't make it into the eventual volume.

Yes, the final chapter will probably be a bit longer than usual, but 150 pages is just way too much. Think of the poor Arakawa-sensei. It's probably already very tough for her to get those 60+ pages chapters done in a month.

I can already see the omake about her working herself into a puddle of blood on the ground to make the deadline XD The cow shed must be a very busy place at the moment. 60+ is already a lot. And that's the .. third? fourth? time in a row.

I'm basing it (not the specific count, but the fact it's going to be huge comparatively) on something you yourself used for logic:

And considering it's the final chapter, it wouldn't be unheard of for there to be a lot of bonus crap to fluff out pages that likely wouldn't make it into the eventual volume.

I don't think you're getting my point (and honestly I'm sick of repeating it because I -am- sounding really bitchy now): there is no source for the 80page/150page rumor. It's just a random comment. If it is something Gangan advertised on the cover, or said on their site, then sure, I can see where you're coming from. It is not, it's a totally random comment from a single anonymous 2ch post with nothing backing it up. Now that 107 is completely scanned (with all the "extra" pages too btw, including the FA Times page), there is nothing close to 80 pages. Therefore there is no reason at all to believe the rumor had any basis in fact at all.

FMA is an extremely popular manga, pretty much ALL extra features in Gangan every month gets scanned along with the chapter. Maybe you don't see them because you only read it on sites which only carry the translated chapters, but I always see all the extra stuff scanned: interviews, ads for the CDs, anime, DVDs, games, etc, and so on. They never amount to more than 2-3 pages, and this month is no different.

I'm sorry if I really sound like I'm ramming it down your throat, but I'm trying to clarify that there is NO basis in the rumor, and it's obvious we've been duped. Unless you want to believe that an anonymous 2ch post without any further details is more trustworthy than people who regularly buy the magazine monthly.

That sums up the latest chapter perfectly. I couldn't believe the stuff that happened..

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Alphonse.. has been so fucking bad-ass lately. It seems every action he made so far was just the manliest and best decision that could possibly be made. When he sacrificed himself for Ed's arm, I was just in awe. And now I'm stressing over what Truth said.. just WHAT will Ed sacrifice to get Al back? His whole body? But if so.. that will make an endless cycle of sacrifice b/c I know neither of them will stop until both are perfectly back to normal..

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I still thinking that in the end, it is going to be their Father the one who sacrifices to get Al back. After all, with Trisha and the Homonculus dead the has no reason to live. There is also the Stone that Bradley has .

Man, this chapter's a lot better when I can understand what they're saying. I just know when they get around to animating that part, I'm going to be BAWWWing like a little girl... Damn if Arakawa ain't the best at what she does... ^_^

I still thinking that in the end, it is going to be their Father the one who sacrifices to get Al back. After all, with Trisha and the Homonculus dead the has no reason to live. There is also the Stone that Bradley has .

I thought the stone goes away when you die o_o.

Anyways, that rumor discussion was kind of ridiculous. Who cares? Enjoy the story, I wouldn't mind 150 pages or 3 extra chapters at all o_o

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Holy crud that was awesome!! Roy and Riza finally team up (not that the whole world didn't see that coming, but it's much better to see it than to speculate about it) and it was also awesome to see Greed realize what he really wanted this whole time. Still wondering how that plotline will be wrapped up but that was progress towards a happy ending I thought.
And then Al, ahhhhhh Al! But I was surprised, even though Al has lost everything now he still hasn't gone through the gate. I thought that giving up everything was the equivalent of dying but it seems otherwise. So, if the fan-theory that Hoenhiem will give up everything for Al in the end (also in the hope of finally dying) will he be able to get past the gate and reunite with Trisha?

It really does made me wonder at what "cost" would it need to bring back both al's Soul AND body. I am also glad that Greed finally admit what he truly wanted, friendship, but in a sense, he already got them. I am also guessing Greed would be a none issue as long as Ling got a whole of friend with him since it is shown both Ling and Greed can co-exist fine.

I also made me wonder will Ed give up his arm again to get Al's soul back while his dad will give up his body and soul to drag Al's body to the realm of existence. There is also a matter of Mustang's eye. Are they going to leave him out to dry or they will get someone to sac one of their eye for one of mustang eye? Now that we see that in the gate of truth, if you give up w/e you gain in the exchange, you got what you trade in, in this case, ed's arm for al's soul. Since Ed's leg was using for syning his mother, my guess there is no way to get it back unless you can completely give up the knowledge you gained from using the gate.

It really does made me wonder at what "cost" would it need to bring back both al's Soul AND body. I am also glad that Greed finally admit what he truly wanted, friendship, but in a sense, he already got them. I am also guessing Greed would be a none issue as long as Ling got a whole of friend with him since it is shown both Ling and Greed can co-exist fine.

I also made me wonder will Ed give up his arm again to get Al's soul back while his dad will give up his body and soul to drag Al's body to the realm of existence. There is also a matter of Mustang's eye. Are they going to leave him out to dry or they will get someone to sac one of their eye for one of mustang eye? Now that we see that in the gate of truth, if you give up w/e you gain in the exchange, you got what you trade in, in this case, ed's arm for al's soul. Since Ed's leg was using for syning his mother, my guess there is no way to get it back unless you can completely give up the knowledge you gained from using the gate.

Just had the thought

Spoiler for more speculation:

that perhaps Greed will also die/give himself up so that Al can come back, Roy gets his sight back and heck, I doubt it'll happen but Izumi could get her organs back as well. Between his stone and Hoenhiem's stone they must still have a good number of souls so Al can probably come back but I'm wondering if Ed is going to end up still having his automail leg since getting a body and soul can't be cheap.